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Cross vs Jaycee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,439
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jaycee

Boy #2,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"phonetic rendering of initials J and C"

Origin: American

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,418
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cross Rank #2,439
Jaycee Rank #2,418

Jaycee is more popular, ranked #2418 vs #2439 for Cross.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross or Jaycee more popular?

Jaycee is more popular, ranked #2418 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Jaycee mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Jaycee means "phonetic rendering of initials J and C" (American origin).

Are Cross and Jaycee boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Jaycee is primarily a boy name.

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